Willis McGahee's not on the Broncos roster anymore, but his presence on the team's Madden counterpart would shore up the running back situation.

It looks like Peyton Manning’s going to have plenty of quality targets to throw to in Madden NFL 25. Wes Welker (93), Demaryius Thomas (90) and Eric Decker (87) received high overall ratings, according to a list of offensive players EA Sports released this week.

The Broncos offensive line received a sizable bump. Tackles Ryan Clady (94) and Orlando Franklin (86) jumped up several points from their digital counterparts in Madden NFL 13, as did guard Zane Beadles.

The lowest scores fell to the Broncos running backs. Fullback Jacob Hester got the highest score, 76, while Knowshon Moreno was highest among the halfbacks at 76 — the same score he garnered last year.

EA Sports has made available the NHL 13 demo on PlayStation Network and XBox live.

The demo will feature:

PLAY NOW
In Play Now, select either the 2012 Stanley Cup® Champion Los Angeles Kings or their Stanley Cup Final opponents, the New Jersey Devils, as you battle it out in the third period. The period will start with a randomized score each time you play. Test out the all-new ‘True Broadcast’ camera which delivers a startlingly realistic hockey broadcast presentation as the camera swivels and zooms to capture every moment.

NHL MOMENTS LIVE
The all-new NHL Moments Live mode offers you the chance to relive or rewrite some of the most thrilling moments from today’s NHL. In the demo, relive the dramatic overtime showdown of Game Five of the 2012 Western Conference Final between the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes. The moment is introduced by real-world NHL footage in the menu video showcase that draws you into the intensity of the moment before you begin play. If you complete the moment, you’ll receive a HUT Item Pack for use in the retail version of NHL 13.

HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM
Create a fantasy team without boundaries as you build, manage and compete in Hockey Ultimate Team. HUT features an all-new presentation, improved reward system and new dynamic content post launch to make it the most in-depth HUT ever. In the NHL 13 demo, enter HUT to receive a HUT Item Pack. Unlock your starter pack and play in a tournament. If you beat Team USA and win the tournament you’ll receive an upgraded HUT Pack for use in the retail version of NHL 13.

FREE SKATE
In Free Skate, hone your skills in a gameplay setting that pits you against a goalie without rules and restrictions.

INVITE A FRIEND
Invite a Friend to download the demo, to receive one HUT Item Pack for use in the retail version of NHL 13. You can also watch the GM Connected trailer and the True Performance Skating Tutorial in the demo.

Tebow was the default quarterback on the game, so I have to think that had some influence, but considering Orton’s basic quarterback ratings were better than most of Tebow’s, I was surprised to see Tim tally three extra wins.

Orton attempted 75 more passes than Tebow, yet had only 121 more yards passing and five fewer touchdowns. While Tebow had more interceptions, the two four-interception games obviously inflated his final numbers in a bad way.

But when it comes down to it, I think the only real numbers most fans care about are the win’s and losses. Especially with the real Broncos currently sitting at 1-2.

Regardless, as with the College Football 12 simulated results, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the real season plays out.

Oh, and for those that are more interested in the game itself, EA has provided a few instructional videos. Below is the first segment on passing, but there are several others available through the link.

For some, the opening of the NFL season is the most anticipated of events. While others wait with baited breath for the arrival of a different form of football: College.

Fresh off using Tim Tebow to rally my Denver Broncos over the San Diego Chargers in Madden 11, I had the NFL rookie quaterback staring back at me in his old Florida Gators uniform from the cover of the newest version of NCAA Football 11.

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With both games coming from EA Sports, I honestly expected the college version to be very similar to Madden 11, but that wasn’t the case. While NCAA 11 is obviously going to share some characteristics with its NFL counterpart, it is still able to maintain its identity via a variety of unique options.

For example, the Dynasty mode promises to be a delight for hardcore college fans. A gamer can now get online and build a custom team from the ground up. An impressive aspect is they can work their magic from any location that has internet access on anything from an PC to an IPhone. The game even offers a recruiting mode, where the user has an allotted amount of time each week to sell their pitch to multiple prospects on a variety of topics.

Madden 2011 hits shelves on Aug. 10th and I don’t think there will be many disappointed gamers out there.

The series (which debuted in 1989) has seen many advancements over the decades (Yes, decades. Can you believe it?). Usually, the changes are limited to subtle tweaks to enhance the Madden experience.

Quite a different story this year.

Most Madden fans can rely on their skills carrying them from one generation of the game to the next. But 2011 offers the largest difference in game-play from one season to the next in the history of the series.

And that’s the magic of Madden 2011.

The biggest change comes with play-calling. The debut of the GameFlow system enables users to reduce the number of play options from hundreds — to just one.

It is no secret that one of the most watched story lines in the NFL this season will be how former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan does with his new team, the Washington Redskins. It is also safe to say that Shanahan’s success or failure could have an affect on the coaching tenure of current Broncos coach Josh McDaniels.

Shanahan made a big splash upon his arrival in Washington by trading for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, while sending Jason Campbell to division rival Oakland, where the Broncos will potentially get to face him at least twice a season. Despite this and other moves, the folks over at EA Sports gave the Redskins a team ranking of 76 and placed them 22nd overall (fourth in the NFC East).

It is no secret that one of the most watched story lines in the NFL this season will be how former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan does with his new team, the Washington Redskins. It is also safe to say that Shanahan’s success or failure could have an affect on the coaching tenure of current Broncos coach Josh McDaniels.

Shanahan made a big splash upon his arrival in Washington by trading for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, while sending Jason Campbell to division rival Oakland, where the Broncos will potentially get to face him at least twice a season. Despite this and other moves, the folks over at EA Sports gave the Redskins a team ranking of 76 and placed them 22nd overall (fourth in the NFC East).

Going to kiddie movies is not high on the agenda for most grown men. However, going to said movies has to be on the agenda for most dads.

Like it or not.

It is a requirement.

Now throw in a video game along the same lines, and you have the makings of a real torture session.

When Toy Story 3 the video game came my way, the movie became a requirement. Hard to see how doing one without the other was possible, so I rounded up my seven-year old and set out with the intention of making the best of it.

The start of NFL training camp is weeks away, and fans are looking forward to the season more than ever. EA Sports has offered up something to help quench the thirst of Broncos fans by releasing the video preview of the AFC West for its upcoming release Madden 11, which is due out August 11.

The video has segments from each team in the division, including featured players and coaches opinions on their teams.

A&E reporter John Wenzel has covered a variety of topics for The Denver Post over the years, including video games, comedy, music and the fine arts. He's been playing and loving video games since his dad brought home a sweet ColecoVision in 1983. Catch him on PSN as beardsandgum.

Hugh got his start writing for the Cheyenne and Woodmen Edition newspapers in Colorado Springs. In 2011 he moved to Denver where he has written for Denver Urban Spectrum and Colorado Community Media’s Wheat Ridge Transcript. Hugh joined The Denver Post in 2014 as an editorial assistant.

Bryan Moore joined The Denver Post sports department in 1997 and has worked in many phases of producing the daily sports section ever since, specifically focusing on coverage of the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and college football and basketball.